PicoVNA Series — USB Vector Network Analyzers
Compact USB-controlled VNAs for RF component, antenna, filter, PCB and education workflows. The family covers 300 kHz to 6 GHz or 8.5 GHz, supports full two-port S-parameters, time-domain views, multiple calibration methods and automated control.
| Model | Frequency Range | Dynamic Range | Ports | Control |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PicoVNA 106 | 300 kHz – 6 GHz | up to 124 dB | 2-port full S-parameters | USB / API / SCPI |
| PicoVNA 108 | 300 kHz – 8.5 GHz | up to 124 dB | 2-port full S-parameters | USB / API / SCPI |
Key Features
Full Two-port S-parameter Measurement
Measure S11, S21, S22 and S12 for filters, antennas, amplifiers, cables and RF modules.
Fast USB-controlled RF Platform
Up to 5500 dual-port S-parameter measurements per second supports quick tuning, production checks and education demos.
Calibration Workflow for Real RF Work
Supports 12-term, 8-term, one-port, unknown-through, TRL and TRM style workflows for coaxial and fixture-based measurements.
Time-domain and Marker Analysis
Use Smith chart, polar, VSWR, group delay and time-domain displays with markers, limit lines and memory traces.
Automation Friendly
Control through the PicoVNA application, SDK/API or SCPI-style workflows for automated test and multi-instrument setups.
Education and OEM Fit
Network metrology training kits and board-only integration options make the platform useful beyond standard bench operation.
Specifications
| Parameter | Unit | Value / Description |
|---|---|---|
| MODEL RANGE | ||
| PicoVNA 106 frequency range | GHz | 0.0003 to 6.0 |
| PicoVNA 108 frequency range | GHz | 0.0003 to 8.5 |
| Measurement parameters | — | S11 · S21 · S22 · S12, plus P1dB and AM-PM workflows |
| Display formats | — | Log/linear magnitude · phase · group delay · VSWR · Smith · polar · time domain |
| RECEIVER / DYNAMIC RANGE | ||
| Dynamic range | dB | up to 124 typical, condition-dependent |
| Trace noise | dB RMS | as low as 0.0008 dB typical at selected bandwidths |
| Sweep points | — | 51 to 10001 in VNA mode; 512 to 4096 in TDR mode |
| TEST PORT / SOURCE | ||
| Test port impedance | Ω | 50 |
| Connectors | — | Type N(f) test ports |
| Maximum input level | dBm | +20 dBm no-damage note; +10 dBm typical compression note |
| Frequency setting resolution | Hz | 10 |
| Reference | — | 10 MHz input and output |
| BIAS / I/O / PHYSICAL | ||
| Bias-T | — | ±15 V max, 250 mA max, resettable protection |
| USB | — | USB 2.0 controlled instrument |
| Dimensions | mm | 286 × 174 × 61, excluding connectors |
| Weight | kg | 1.9 |
| Power | — | +12 to +15 V DC, model-dependent power |
Applications
S-parameter Characterization
Filter, amplifier and attenuator S-parameter characterization for R&D and incoming inspection.
Return Loss / VSWR
Return loss, VSWR and matching work for RF antennas and embedded wireless products.
Fixture-based Measurement
TRL/TRM and de-embedding workflows for DUTs mounted on boards or in fixtures.
RF Teaching Labs
Network-metrology teaching, Smith chart exercises and frequency-domain-to-time-domain learning.
Automated Acceptance Test
Automated acceptance tests using API or SCPI-style control with exported .csv and .s2p files.
Embedded RF Test
Board-only PicoVNA 108 option for embedded RF test systems and custom instrumentation.
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